Uchiha Yin looked at Uzuki Yugao with guilt and concern, his expression full of gratitude.
Uzuki Yugao, who had been somewhat bothered by Kurotsuchi's presence, was instantly delighted.
Thanks to this child, she had finally managed to help Lord Yin for once. Having him look at her like that made her happier than she could say.
All Uchiha Yin could do was smile at the woman, who had fallen head over heels at the slightest provocation.
Holding Kurotsuchi, Uchiha Yin prepared to jump down for lunch. "Come on, let's go down together. I don't want to eat up in a tree!"
Only then did Uzuki Yugao snap out of her daze. She nodded happily.
Then she moved to jump straight down, without even using Chakra or taking any other precaution.
Uchiha Yin started and hurriedly reached out, catching her in his arms.
"Are you all right?"
Uchiha Yin landed with Uzuki Yugao in his arms. Naturally, he knew she was unhurt.
What he really wanted to know was whether she was thinking straight. How could she make such a stupid mistake?
Uzuki Yugao read that question in his eyes.
But she did not care at all. She was still lost in the feeling of having lain in Uchiha Yin's arms.
At last, she gave a foolish little laugh. "Lord Yin, it was a momentary slip. It won't happen again. But don't worry—the lunch is fine."
Hearing that, Uchiha Yin nearly laughed in exasperation. People like her were rare indeed.
Even Kurotsuchi looked speechless. She could not help wondering whether the woman in front of her was really the same person whose presence had felt so powerful earlier.
Once the food was laid out, Uchiha Yin and Kurotsuchi dug in with relish.
Uzuki Yugao, meanwhile, sat there looking dazed.
She was